CSCS Accident Reporting and Prevention 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA regulations, how soon must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA?
- Within 8 hours (Correct answer)
- Within 24 hours
- Within 48 hours
- Within 72 hours
Correct answer: Within 8 hours
OSHA requires employers to report any work-related fatality within 8 hours of learning about it.
Question 2: Which of the following is considered a 'near miss' on a construction site?
- An incident where injury almost occurred but did not (Correct answer)
- A minor cut requiring a bandage
- Any trip or stumble regardless of outcome
- A tool left in an unsafe location
Correct answer: An incident where injury almost occurred but did not
A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so.
Question 3: What does the acronym 'RIDDOR' stand for in UK health and safety regulations?
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (Correct answer)
- Regulations for Industrial Dangers, Damage and Operational Risks
- Recording of Incidents, Deaths and Dangerous On-site Reports
- Rules for Injury Documentation and Disaster Occurrence Reporting
Correct answer: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
Question 4: A worker fractures a finger on a construction site. Who is primarily responsible for ensuring this is reported to the relevant authority?
- The employer (Correct answer)
- The injured worker
- The site safety officer only
- The worker's union representative
Correct answer: The employer
The employer holds primary legal responsibility for reporting reportable injuries to the relevant authority.
Question 5: What is the main purpose of investigating accidents and incidents on construction sites?
- To identify root causes and prevent recurrence (Correct answer)
- To assign blame and discipline workers
- To satisfy insurance company requirements only
- To document events for future litigation
Correct answer: To identify root causes and prevent recurrence
The primary goal of accident investigation is to identify root causes so that corrective measures can prevent similar incidents.
Question 6: Which type of hazard control is considered most effective in the hierarchy of controls?
- Elimination (Correct answer)
- Engineering controls
- Administrative controls
- Personal protective equipment
Correct answer: Elimination
Elimination removes the hazard entirely and is the most effective level in the hierarchy of controls.
Question 7: A toolbox talk about trip hazards is held before work begins. This is an example of which type of accident prevention measure?
- Administrative control (Correct answer)
- Elimination
- Engineering control
- Substitution
Correct answer: Administrative control
Toolbox talks are administrative controls that reduce risk through worker training and communication.
CSCS Accident Reporting and Prevention 2
Under OSHA regulations, how soon must an employer report a work-related fatality to OSHA?